For more options, check out our full wood stain ratings. To test wood stains, CR’s engineers apply two coats to pine boards, then place them on the roof of our headquarters in Yonkers ...

A stain won’t have much effect on very dark wood species like ebony, but the same stain can have a dramatic effect on a blond one like pine or birch. Every species has its own natural coloration ...

Wood stain adds a layer of beauty and protection ... To evaluate exterior wood stains, CR’s test engineers apply two coats to pine boards and place the boards on the roof of our headquarters ...

“These are the products that control the absorption, making sure the stain penetrates equally and granting you that finish you’re after,” advises residential painter George Crew. “The ...